Question

Explain the extent and significance of external trade during sangam age

Answer 1

Answer:

There was an extensive trade with foreign countries. According to the Sangam literature, the Tamil land had certain commodities which were in great demand in foreign markets. Those were pepper, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, turmeric, ivory products, pearls, precious stones. The main imports included horses, gold and glass.

Answer 2

Answer:

During the Sangam Age, many commodities like pepper, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, turmeric, ivory products, pearls and precious stones were exported to foreign countries. The main import commodities were horses, gold and glass

Explanation:

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